We had no intention of eating here, it just happened by accident because we found two seats at the bar and wanted a drink. Perilla is a tastefully decorated restaurant, both loungey and rich, but still makes you feel like the joint is all for you. You know, 5 star service is such a lost art, it makes you forget how much you miss it when all of a sudden it happens to be right in front of you. Ricardo, our bartender, what a gem. Forget about the perfectly made drinks that were served to us. Ricardo made us feel right at home with his kind disposition and friendly demeanor. But it doesn't just stop at Ricardo. Everyone was absolutely fantastic. We could have been served 7-11 sushi at this point and I still would have left 5 stars. Food time. The kimchi pork dumplings were an absolute flavor bomb and that parmesan broth gave the dumplings a little extra kick that took it to the next level. Plus, I love when the dumpling wrapper has a little chew to it and isn't this soft mush that dissolves in your mouth. The beef fat frites were a nice treat as well. They were not extra or over the top in anyway. But you can tell when something is done well and correctly, just like these fries were. The Premium Steakhouse Set, in my opinion, is all two people need to enjoy this very special experience. All the accompanying condiments were exceptional on their own and could have functioned as their own course. The Japchae glass noodles were a stunner. The real sleeper was the chopped lettuce greens tossed in their chili vinaigrette. Could have eaten 20 bowls of those lettuce greens. Sadly, I forgot the name of our server who cooked and cut our meat for us. She really added to the experience. She expertly prepared our food while maintaining a fun and pleasant conversation with us. The meat itself, my goodness, tender, smoky, quality-forward, and perfect served with the condiments. What a spectacular meal and overall experience. read more

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Finally decided to give Perilla a try (not a fan of Asian-fusion type food usually) and it was better than expected! We went during happy hour, selection of food and drink items were good and the price is right too! We ordered a bunch stuff to try: * Raw oysters - good, nothing to rave about * Argentinian shrimp - the shrimp were small and looked kinda depressing, flavor was decent though * Bossam - this was probably the lowlight for me, traditional bossam is pork belly, it is just not the same without the fat, pork collar does not cut it! * Short rib skewer- flavorful, cooked just right, delicious * Garlic chive pancake - this was my favorite, full of scallions, nice crunch on the sides and soft in the middle * Chilled soda noodle and kimchi - not traditional cold noodles, but it was tasty * Crudo - it was a TINY piece, certainly not worth the price even though it tasted fine, this was not a happy menu item * Basque cheesecake - wanted the Perilla sundae but was sold out, so settled for the cheesecake, it was just fine Staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was a nice experience overall. For happy hour, I would come back! read more

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Decided to check out Perilla since it was centrally located near my hotel. While the food was decent, I wouldn't return or recommend it. I made a reservation for a Saturday at 8:30 PM. We arrived on time but were told to wait in the lounge for about 10 minutes until our table was ready. It's unfortunate that they don't offer service in the lounge, no water or cocktails. We decided to order à la carte instead of the tasting menu to try a wider variety of items across the menu. For a Korean restaurant, I found it quite unusual that the banchan came with an additional charge. But, this is only if you order à la carte. It is included with the tasting menu. The following was plenty of food for two people: Selected Items: Tteokbokki - 3/5 Banchan - 3/5 Ssam - 4/5 Soondubu - 5/5 Prime marinated short rib - 3/5 Prime Ribeye Roll - 4/5 My favorite item was definitely the soondubu, which was extremely flavorful. If anything, the most disappointing dish was the Prime marinated short rib. I couldn't taste any marinade, and it was quite bland. When you order meat, the staff cooks it for you. Our server was very pleasant and did a great job prepping and serving. Additionally, the interior decor is quite nice and feels very cozy. At the end of the meal, the restaurant adds a 3.0% "surcharge" as well. But maybe that's standard in Chicago. This place has potential, but at this price point, when the meat itself and most of the dishes feel average, I just don't see a reason to come back. read more

We came for the Perilla x Pop Up Bagels breakfast sandwich pop-up and left pretty disappointed with the overall experience. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening, expecting a wait, which is totally normal for a popular pop-up. What wasn't normal was that once they opened, they started pulling people out of the line if they wanted full service and planned to eat inside. This created a confusing system where people who arrived much later than us were able to order, eat, and leave before we had even placed our order. I understand that pop-ups can be busy, but the line moved painfully slowly. We ended up waiting about an hour and a half, which felt excessive, especially given how the line was being managed. There were also some smaller issues that added to the frustration. The menu advertised everything bagels, but that's not what we received. The sandwich was around $20, which is pretty steep for a breakfast sandwich. When we ordered, we specifically asked if the sandwich came cut in half and were told, "Yes, it would be way too messy if they weren't pre-cut." Then the sandwich arrived uncut. As for the food itself, it was fine. Not bad, but definitely not memorable enough to justify the long wait, confusing organization, and price point. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but the experience was frustrating and ultimately not worth the time we spent waiting. read more

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Unfortunately, one of my worst dining experiences was in Chicago. Starting off, our food was delicious. I have nothing but praise for the kitchen team. For starters, we ordered the kimchi pork dumplings and grilled octopus, which both tasted great, but the kimchi flavoring did overpower everything. Our main course included the marinated short rib, wag rib eye, and a5 5 brisket which were all cooked to perfection by our server. However, my experience at Perilla Steakhouse was hands down frustrating. Upon arrival, things were off to a rough start when I could barely hear the server over the music. At times, I felt like our server was rushing us through our meal based on how much less attention he gave us versus the other tables. I'm not someone who needs my glass refilled every minute either to be clear, but things did feel off with how slow our meal was paced out and the general disinterest the server had in us. For reference, we arrived early to a nearly empty restaurant that hadn't started peak dining time yet. I recognize the steakhouse is an upscale, chic take on traditional Korean dishes and I admire the chef for sharing his culture with the city. I also understand restaurants are going to be more expensive, the closer you are located in relation to downtown. Even so, in comparison to other nearby high-end restaurants, the price to portion ratio for our meal felt off. For example, our $16 dumplings included 3 dumplings on a plate. Yes, there's an argument for inflation and the cost of quality ingredients, but I argue that at this price point we shouldn't have left hungry either. read more

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Perilla absolutely exceeded my expectations. The premium set was incredible -- perfectly paired with the banchan, ssam, ssamjang, japchae, and scallion muchim. The soondubu stew was rich and comforting, cocktails were on point, and the white peach sorbet was the perfect ending to the meal. Amazing food, beautiful presentation, and such a great dining experience! We are planning to go back to try their brunch menu! read more

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Delicious food with great flavors! The server and bartender was amazing, so friendly and helpful. The space is beautiful and I can't wait to go back for more dishes! read more

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I fell victim to social media hype yet again. The sandwich was just bad. Sausage had the texture of somewhere between tofu & beyond meat. Damn thing was salty as hell. Didn't enjoy anything until the last bite which I assume contained most if not all the sauce. I will not be returning. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Breakfast Sandwich with sausage - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wasn't too hard to get a last minute reservation for a Monday night. The restaurant is in the hotel building here (can't remember the name now). Came here with my sister, and we were able to order one of each tasting menu. All of the meats were delicious, high quality. The Wagyu tasting menu was of course much fattier and more tender. One of my fave cuts of meat was the Wagyu ribeye cap, not surprising. The Wagyu hanger from the premium tasting menu was my fave cut from that menu. The servers were friendly. They cook the meat for you at your table, so depending on how they're staffed the night you go and how busy they are, you might have a short wait between some bites. But it wasn't noticeably slow. The tasting menu is served with japchae (yum!), assorted banchan, salad, and ssamjang sauce. They also give you sesame oil with salt and pepper. Most of the meat was seasoned so well, it didn't even need sauce. The banchan sides are great to help cut the fattiness of the meat. If you ask for rice, they will give you some. I know they give you lettuce to wrap, but I prefer a little white rice to help cut the grease personally. Was happy they had it! If you want to order meat à la carte, the biggest surprise of the night was that the marinated short rib which is usually a fave was oddly the least seasoned and the marinade was not super flavorful. I would stick to the Wagyu hanger or maybe one of the ribeye options. Would recommend for some good beef and good service! read more

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Ordered delivery and perilla definitely delivered. The galbi tasted healthier than other versions I've tried. And it was a good amount of food for the price. Pleasantly surprised by the addition of green onions and mushrooms to the Galbi! Would def reorder read more

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I had a business lunch here. It's great because it's actually quiet enough to talk. The staff were so attentive. The bibimbap was good. I selected salmon and the other person had steak, which he said was also great. The donut was not my favorite though. The cream was good, but the bread part wasn't as fluffy as I expected. read more

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Came back to pick up the chilled soba to go. Again the 3% surcharge was there and I asked this to be removed. It took the entire time waiting for the to go order. I didn't have a chance to check the bag before leaving, but realized I wasn't even given utensils for a to go order, so im not sure how I was expected to eat this at the hotel without utensils. read more

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The service, ambiance, and culinary offerings were all delightful last night. I enjoyed the perfectly cooked short rib and the salad particularly as I dined with friends and colleagues. It's a great location for group dinners and a short walk from area hotels. Highly recommended location! read more

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We came for the happy hour special where you get burger, fries, and a cocktail for $25. Overall we had a good experience. I thought the smash burger was good but not the best one in the city. Their selection of drinks was pretty limited, and they didn't have mint when I ordered a mojito so I ordered a marg that came out spicy even though I didn't order it that way. The service was not the best given it was empty at 4:30p, but I've had worse experiences. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Happiest Meal (burger, fries, cocktail for $25) - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is by far the best restaurant I've been to that was attached to the hotel I was staying at which is L7 Chicago by Lotte. I ordered the small ceaser, Korean fried chicken, and smashed burger + beer combo. Everything was perfect. The salad was refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful. Light but filling. The Korean chicken had a tinge of sweetness/spiciness with perfect fried skin. Also, very juicy. Burger tasted like a really elevated Big Mac which is great, and fries were solid too. The bartender who I think was Andrew did a great job serving us too. He was a one man show having to deal with everyone at the bar. So glad we were able to try the food from here. The ambiance is also nice and elevated, definitely a good date spot. read more

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Got 2 premium cut sets and they came with unlimited banchan. We also got an extra salad for the table and probably could have done without. The meat portions weren't the largest but all of the food was well cooked and delicious. We especially liked the short rib. I was a little sad I didn't get a marinated one since it wasn't GF, which is interesting since they do their glass noodles with tamari so I don't see why they can't just do that across the board. Oh well. Also might not be the best spot for a private date or conversation since they do spend some time actually cooking the meat in front of you as opposed to other places that let you cook it yourself. read more

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Had dinner here for our anniversary. I was excited to eat here as the menu and pictures online looked amazing. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The entire is well done and has an amazing vibe The food was amazing and it didn't disappoint. We did the rice cake and Korean fried chicken from the small plate section. I had the Waygu ribeye which had the best marinade . It's cooked at your table by the staff an melts in your mouth. I also had the Brussel sprout side-which was also very good. My partner had the steak fritas with 2 Sunnyside eggs. read more

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Had a wonderful business dinner here! The staff were extremely accommodating to our party of 6. Thank you to manager, Eric, for all his help. Great menu including cocktails and fun upscale KBBQ experience. A fun modern twist on a business "steak dinner". read more

Chic space and elevated take on KKBQ. The rice cake cacio e pepe was a standout and Korean fried chicken had amazing flavor and crunch. However, for such a premium experience, the service fell quite short. Our host was very kind, but service was very slow. What's nice is they do grill your meats at this location, but the griller was not very friendly at all, even when we tried to engage her in conversation. This really changed the energy of our dinner. We also ordered two sets, and the second Wagyu set was much more burnt, it would have been nice if they changed the grill between sets. Had the pace of service and personality been different, it would have truly let the flavors shine. read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good quality, poor quantity, good value. I made a reservation for a dinner at Perilla on restaurant week. The dinner course was $60 a person so the sub-total was $120 not counting drinks. For the first course, i chose japchae and mixed greens salad. The salad was nice but as there was more veggies that came with the second course, I felt like this was a redundant and wasted dish. The japchae was really delicious and I wish I chose two orders of that instead. For the second course, it was a no brainer to choose two of the grilled meats tasting. There was a server who helped cook the meats to requested done-ness. The meats were delicious and paired well with the banchan (side dishes). I especially really enjoyed the narinated short rib as it had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. For the final course, there was only one option of a dwenjang snickerdoodle. I enjoyed the dessert as it scratched the sweet treat itch without tasting so overtly sweet to where I would feel disgusted afterwards. For beverages, their selection was quite limited when it came to non-alcoholic options. In their "spirit free" section, they have only three drinks and at the time of my 8pm reservation, they only had one option left which was the Hallasan Volcano. I did not like this drink at all. Although I have great spice tolerance and generally enjoy spicy things, this drink felt overwhelming with different flavors and sensations especially when it came to the szechuan peppercorns. The server noticed that I didn't enjoy this drink and offerd to remove it from the tab which was nice. The alternative option for non-alcoholic beverages was a bartender's creation. I listed out my preferences which was something fruity and tropical-- similar to a pina colada, and the bartender made something which fit that profile. The drink they made was alright and I think I would've been satisfied without that. The service can be better. Despite a reservation, there was no seating available when I checked in and I was required to wait 20 minutes to be seated for a reservation made weeks ahead. There was a ton of dead time between when I was seated and when the server came back to take orders for drinks/appetizers and our meal. The drinks took a while to come and there was even more dead time in between that and the first course. In general, the pacing of this three course meal was quite poor and there was too much dead time from the point of being seated to the main/ second course with the meat. Afterwards the rest of the meal felt quite rushed which is unfortunate because that extra time would be best appreciated between the second and third courses. The biggest red marker of my experience was when it came to the drinks. I had explicitly mentioned to the server that I do not drink and would like to order from the non-alcoholic section. When the drinks initially came, the server brought us two drinks which turned out to be alcoholic. I didn't realize until I took a sip of it and thought it tasted weird. I brought this to the servers attention and they swapped the drinks out for what I had originally ordered but the massive issue of serving alcohol to someone who has an explicit preference to not drink alcohol was never addressed. As someone who doesn't drink for personal reasons, I felt extremely violated and was so frustrated with the situation as the magnitude of this error was minimized to the point of not even acknowledging it. I had reached out at a later time through OpenTable and then later through Perilla's website to express my frustrations with this experience and their ignorance and failure to acknowledge and address this problem and have not heard back after weeks. This just sours my experience more since I would really expect better in-house service, and at the very least overall customer service when directly reached out to, from a Michelin Guide recognized restauraunt but this is just another instance of disappointment with this establishment. I would hope that this experience is completely isolated and these issues don't plague other people's experiences in the way that it had affected mine. read more

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A friend and I decided to come here on 2/5/26 for Chicago Restaurant Week. We both had never been here before. We walk in and notice how pretty the restaurant is. They seated us in the back of the restaurant. Our server's name was Patty. She was friendly and helpful. The dinner here is a full EXPERIENCE. We were given a complimentary broth first and that hit the spot because it was a cold night. They have a place inside the table where a fire can be lit for cooking meat. They cooked the pork belly and the steak for me which were both good. They are very generous in the "freebies" they give you to eat with the meal. I really enjoyed the flavored radishes and fishcakes. They also have kimchi and a few other items. Staff were nice and the food was pretty good. I especially liked the chicken wings. Things for improvement - When the freebies were put down on the table, the female waitstaff said what they were but my friend and I couldn't understand what she was saying because it was relayed too fast. We had to ask to repeat a couple of times. As a newbie, that is a bit frustrating. Also, when we got our bill, my friend happened to notice that a 5% charge was automatically added for a "kitchen staff support fee" We both didn't like that at all. If you are going to do that, explain to us verbally that is a fee they would like to add to the bill and ASK if it's okay to do so. I didn't see until I got home that the receipt at the bottom said that it's an optional fee which is too late by then to have it taken off. The restaurant is responsible for paying it's workers, not the diner. The tip we had no problem with, it's standard and Patty did a good job. Parking can be a bit tricky to find due to the area. We parked kinda down and around the corner where there was metered parking. It was a fun experience but my friend and I agreed it wasn't a place we could see ourselves coming back to. read more

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Stayed at L7 Lotte next door and Perilla is the affiliated restaurant for in room dining. Since I had $125 meal credit, I ate at the restaurant for lunch and ordered breakfast and dinner for in room dining. The lunch set is a really fantastic meal. I ordered it with the steak and would just say that the steak was a tad chewy and the soup a tiny bit over salted. Banchan and presentation were perfect. Breakfast sandwich was epic - so delicious and so was the side of one ricotta lemon pancake. Dinner was Korean fried chicken and it was prepared perfectly. At $20 it was a much better value compared to the side of $19 grilled mushrooms - portion was tiny but did include lions mane and maitake, fancy mushrooms. Personally I wanted more umami flavor and thought the sweet seasoning in the mushrooms detracted from the way I wanted to enjoy mushrooms. In room and in person dining both took around 30 minutes for food to be ready. Service was always welcoming and friendly. read more

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Not even being dramatic when I say this was one of my most favorite dining experiences ever. I don't go out of my dining comfort zone often, but I'm so glad I did here. Perilla is the best! Decided to visit during restaurant week, and I have to say, the menu was amazing. I got the japchae, and now I've been looking up recipes because I have to have it again. I could eat that all day, everyday. Everything about it was perfection. We also ordered the korean friend chicken a la carte, which was chef's kiss. We ended up getting the grilled meats tasting, and I loved it! I was introduced to so many great new foods like fermented soybean to put on top of the meat. I was so, so happy. I love that the severs also make the meat at the table. It really felt like a luxe experience, and it is! With the gorgeous, intimate interior, it's hard to argue otherwise. Our server was also super nice and chatty with us, which we loved! She was awesome, and I wish I remembered her name. The meal finished with carrot cake. I've never had it before, and it was just okay to me. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet. Although, I'm saying it was okay, yet I still nearly finished it, so that should tell you something. I've been talking about Perilla ever since my visit. I absolutely need to come back here. read more

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Our very first stop for brunch when we arrived in Chicago! Right outside of the loop, you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The bulgogi breakfast sandwich was juicy and flavorful, and the accompanying hash brown was perfectly crispy. The smash burger that my cousin got was also a hit with our group! Service was attentive, accommodating, and welcoming. Vibes inside were warm and 100% felt like you were in a Michelin level restaurant read more

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Only had brunch/ lunch at this location, so that is the only thing I'll be reviewing (though their dinner and Korean BBQ menu also looks very good). Their brunch and lunch menu have some solid options, and reservations are fairly easy to get whether it's a weekday or weekend. I got the steak frites and my friend got the steak & eggs. We also tried the korean donut and got mimosas. The steak was the highlight; the accompaniments were okay (the fries I got were too salty and the the eggs/ rice were fine, nothing spectacular). I'll probably opt for a different entree if I come back. Other brunch items people were getting around us looked very good (like the soufflé pancakes and breakfast platters) and service was incredibly prompt and friendly. read more

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Dinner for 2 exceeded our expectations tonight. Our server Danny was amazing! He was very attentive and went out of his way to ensure there wasn't any gluten cross contamination for my dishes. One additional perk, they cook your beef for you where as at other KBBQ restaurants you cook everything yourself. We shared the $65 set and it was so much food with the ban Chan. The chap chae was our fave dish tonight. I also noticed how thoughtful they are with the presentation. Even the lettuce and perilla were placed in alternating older. The cocktails are creative and complex. We tried a few different cocktails and liked them all: alchemy of souls, sparkling penicillin and mizunara make fizz. We would definitely come back with the fam! read more

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I highly recommend the smash burger (comes with truffle fries). This was super delicious and honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life! It was so good that we ordered a second one after we ate the first. We also ordered the Korean breakfast with skirt steak, which was good, but didn't stand out as much as the burger in my opinion. Service was super friendly and very good. The ambiance is amazing and the restaurant is decorated in an upscale modern chic style. read more

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Got the premium set plus the soondubu and 60 days dry age ribeye. Favorite cut of the night was the ribeye. The premium set wasn't bad either but didn't enjoy the marinated cut that much. The banchan was just okay and among the banchan, I enjoyed the salad and the pickle radish the most. Everything felt unseasoned and the pajeon wasn't that good. The sauce carries the pajeon though. The service was 10/10. They were super nice and took care of everything for us like water and banchan refills. Overall, great service and had an amazing time! read more

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WOW this skirt steak was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I still dream of it. The fries were also exquisitely crispy and sharp in taste. My cocktail was bubbly and delicate, my favorite. I had come to meet my mother before going to a musical, but due to it being dye-the-river-green day, she got too caught up in traffic. Luckily, the staff was incredibly patient, attentive, and understanding as I decided to just sit there and read while waiting to see if I should order or not. Inside was tastefully modern read more

Perilla korean steakhouse - Steak and Steak & Eggs Steak Frites Champagne supernova - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The restaurant is very vibey. Lots of ambiance. Upscale vibes. Great service. A bit dark. Great upscale Korean food. The monkey bread and wagyu bites were heavenly. I wanna try Perilla Fare next, read more

Loved our time at Perilla Steakhouse. We came here to celebrate our anniversary. The staff from the hostess, bartenders, wait staff, & grill masters were are so very friendly. We were taken care of so well. The restaurant has chill and elegant vibes. The seating is nice where you can still talk without having to yell across the table despite the place being full. The food was excellent. We got the premium meat set and the quality was great. The grill masters all cooked the meat perfectly. The house made samjang was a perfect pairing to the ssam (of course they give you perilla leaves). The meat set also came with japchae, and it was good. The grilled octopus was definitely a highlight. It was nicely charred and full of flavour. The tteokbokki was good, just wished it was a bit spicier- although maybe my belly was happy that it wasn't. The brussel sprouts were so good! Nicely charred and had a bit of a tang. read more

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Hailing from Los Angeles, which has a large Korean population and a fairly large Koreatown with a fair share of Korean BBQ places, I am familiar with the concept. Perilla Steakhouse touts itself as a fusion of the classic Chicago steakhouse with a Korean BBQ place. I found it to be pretty classically Korean, with the requisite in-table grills and perhaps a wider variety of premium sides and additions (like caviar). It also had better ventilation and of course higher prices. Here someone cooks your meat for you on the grill. Perilla Steakhouse is located in the L 7 Hotel by Lotte in the Loop. As such, it also serves interesting breakfast and lunch menus with American and Korean options. For dinner, one has the choice of 2 steakhouse sets, Premium or Wagyu, priced per person, with 6 oz of various cuts. They come with several banchan (sides), ssam (lettuce and perilla leaves), sauces, japchae (wok-fried glass noodles) and a scallion salad. Meats can also be ordered a la carte. I ordered the Wagyu set, which had ribeye, ribeye cap, short rib, NY strip and marinated short rib. I think the marinated short rib and the NY strip had the most flavour. The banchan were okay; I wish there had been some fresher options instead of just pickled and/or fermented ones. The salad and japchae were fine. Just the set is a lot of food, but I also wanted to try some of the sides/starters, so I tried the Korean fried chicken and egg souffle. The chicken was appropriately crispy, mildly spicy. I prefer a sweeter finish that some versions offer. The souffle was appropriately fluffy and tasty. For dessert, I ordered the Perilla sundae. It was a pretty classic sundae with the addition of fermented cherries and puffed rice. Overall a decent dinner. I think on the whole I prefer Chinese and Japanese cuisine over Korean, Indian or Thai, perhaps partly out of familiarity and also because I am a wimp when it comes to spice/heat. That being said, one of my favourite Los Angeles restaurants was the now-closed, critically acclaimed Yangban, a Korean restaurant with some Jewish influences. read more

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I had an amazing experience at Perilla Steakhouse for restaurant week! The space is so beautiful, not as stuffy and dark as a traditional steakhouse. My friend and I were seated at a two-person booth with a grill. They have tables with grills that work for all party-sizes which is great! The Restaurant Week pre-fix menu was three courses. Here is what we ordered: *Steak tartare toast - lemon-y,, creamy, and so delicious *Japchae - so, so good!! We loved the wok-fried noodles *Grilled Meats - the star of the show. The best part is the staff grills it for you so there is no user error. My favorite was the marinated short rib. *Carrot Cake - I'm not the biggest carrot cake fan but this was still yummy and satisfied my sweet tooth. We also ordered the chicken wings which was delicious! I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. The staff was excellent. So welcoming and helpful guiding us through the menu. We had a wonderful time! read more

Perilla Steakhouse offers an exceptional Korean BBQ experience. The meat sampler, prepared by the server, includes a variety of banchans and sides. Each sampler provides a generous 6 ounces of meat per person. Or you can order meat a la carte. I ordered the Kimchi Fried Rice, which comes with blue cheese. While the blue cheese adds a unique flavor, I found the richness to be excessive for the rice, try it on the side. Danny, our server, was exceptionally courteous and provided detailed explanations of each dish. Very modern and clean interior with several booths and bar. I highly recommend Perilla to anyone seeking a premium Korean BBQ experience while in Chicago. read more

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Food and drinks were great! Great modern take on Korean food. Waitress was friendly and helped me order my food. Place was clean and upscale. read more

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So the food here is pretty good and so is the ambiance but the service is really what fell flat especially for an upscale restaurant . I was staying at the hotel and encouraged to check out the restaurant so came downstairs to reach out to the host about a reservation. They told me they were fully committed the whole night, I said okay is there a waitlist, she looked at me unsure. I explained further if there is a cancellation would love to be notified and she wrote my name down. I went back to the lobby, looked on OpenTable and I saw multiple reservations. I went back to the hostess showing the 8:15 resy I got and she said it wasn't accurate and if someone booked it and came they would refuse them (what???!! There's a cancellation fee as well). I asked about the 8:45 and her coworker said that IS available. I was confused, because a minute ago she said they were fully commited. Which I said back, she said there is actually an 8:45 (okay so you lied). I asked if we could put our name down for that and did. After that extremely strange interaction, which I was not used to after eating at many higher end restaurants we sat down at 8:45. We ended up getting a mix of small plates. The waiter was clearly trying to sell us their expensive courses for his tip though he was very sweet... which he may not have realized we had an expense budget for work and we were trying not pass that. He emphasized the small plates were small and not enough food which we fell for and got more and had way too much food and passed our expense budget due to it. The food is great, it's the service that has work to do especially for such a high price tag. Get the chicken for sure. Dumplings you can pass on. The broccolini (not pictured) is great as well. Amazing sauce. As the food is good I would not come here again due to the service as their are other restaurants that are more buttoned up than this. read more

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Update Oct 27, 2025 I came back to Perilla with some friends that wanted to try because I was raving about it! The food was just as good with new dishes we tried being even better! Our server Danny was so sweet, showed us such a great time he checked on us all night and made the experience enjoyable! read more

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One of our restaurant week selections! Quality was great, but I lowkey wish portions were slightly bigger for the price. Carrot cake took me by surprise - surprisingly light and pleasant. Servers are very friendly and quick. Interior is comfortable. read more

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We had breakfast here today at about 9.00 A table of 5 and of 2 just leaving when we got seated. I took 12 minutes to get our coffee and tea. Another table of 2 ladies were seated and they received their coffee. 2 minutes later we finally got ours. Waiting about 25 minutes for our pancake & bacon order and my scrambled eggs, toast and sausage. A gentleman sits down. He placed an order of the egg sandwich. He got his order and the 2 ladies still did not get their order. The server finally noticed and checked .. I guess the order was lost ..at least another 15 minute wait. They left without their meal. As we left, I stopped and looked back to the empty cook line service area. Not a single cook around. Obviously..there is an issue in the back area because there was a party of 4 adults and a family of 5 with kids. Food was good but service S L O W. Would you wait for pancakes and eggs order for 30 minutes with less than 12 people in the restaurant? read more

Went for the first time for Happy Hour. It's daily 4-5 even on the weekends. You have to sit at the bar for the HH deals. Prices were very affordable. Loved they had food and drinks on the HH menu. Cool, chill vibe. Would definitely come here again. Our bartender was awesome. My bf and I loved it at Perilla Korean Steakhouse. read more

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